M&M Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

Soft and chewy rice krispie treats with m&m's arranged on parchment.

5 from 5 votes

M&M Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

These soft and chewy homemade Rice Krispie treats are loaded with chocolatey M&M's, making them colorful, kid-friendly, and delicious. These Rice Krispie bars are an easy (ready in 10 minutes) and delicious treat perfect for game night or a celebration!

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Cooling Time30

Total Time40

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: treats

Calories: 175kcal

Author: MaryAnne

Ingredients

4 Tablespoons butter, unsalted
1 10-ounce bag mini-marshmallows (or 40 regular size)
6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup M&M's

Instructions

Grease a 9"x13" baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
In a large saucepan, melt better over low heat until melted.
Add mini-marshmallows; stir until completely melted and incorporated into butter.
Add the cereal, vanilla extract, and salt, and stir until mixed thoroughly. Let stand to cool for 3-4 minutes.
Stir in M&M's, working quickly (M&M's shouldn't melt at this point, but if they do, it's fine.)
Transfer mixture into prepared baking dish and press down gently using parchment paper or wax paper (or spray your hands lightly with non-stick cooking spray).
Let the treats cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting and serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

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Notes

Melt butter and marshmallows over low heat. This helps to avoid your treats from becoming hard. We want soft and chewy squares.
Press treats gently into pan to keep them soft and chewy. You can use a piece of wax or parchment paper to do this, or spray a bit of non-stick cooking spray on your hands.
Storage: Place in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. It's not necessary to refrigerate them, although you can stick them in the fridge for 5-10 minutes to speed up the cooling process. However, placing your treats in the refrigerator long term will cause them to become hard, so I don't recommend this.
How to freeze: Place your bars in a freezer-safe container and use parchment paper to separate the layers. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months.

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